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• Jan 8, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW 6PM
• Feb 12, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW 6PM
• Mar 12, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW 6PM
• Apr 9, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW 6PM
• May 14, Meeting/Social, Bill Pearce BMW 6PM

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This issue of the Sierra Scene will be my last as editor.  Beginning with the first quarter 2015 issue, the newsletter will shift to a primarily electronic format and delivery method.  Please be sure we have your correct email address as that is the means by which you will receive your copy of Sierra Scene (if you’ve been receiving the regular email blasts that means we have your correct email address – if not, let Pat  know).  We will only mail the newsletter to members who do not have an email address.  You will continue to be notified of upcoming events by email blasts as in the past.

I have enjoyed being the Sierra Scene editor since the first issue in 2007. I’d particularly like to thank my wife, Alice, for her great photography and editorial and distribution help over the years. It’s been fun!                            John Strom  

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Plans for 2015

Ideas for events in 2015 will be discussed at the January meeting/social Thursday, Jan 8 at Bill Pearce BMW at 6 PM.

If you would like to host an event, please attend this meeting or call Russ or Cheri Huntoon at 741-4111.  Some already-scheduled events include our regular monthly meeting/socials, the summer picnic, a fall wine tour, Street Survival and our annual Holiday party next December.

What would you like to do?

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 Street Survival was held at Sky Tavern Ski Area on October 4^{th for} the first time. As always, thanks again to Jeff Warner for leading and coordinating this event along with all our wonderful volunteers.  This has become a favorite event for me. I really enjoy teaching young drivers how to drive more safely. It certainly is very rewarding to see the faces on these young men and women when they realize what a car/truck can really do when pushed to its limits. We had a record year for students with a total of 22.

The Holiday Party was held at Brick’s restaurant this year. We had 41 members attend our annual BMWCCA party on December 11^th.  I’d like to thank Gilbert Dayao and Bill Pearce BMW for all the wonderful raffle prizes as well as the Sharp’s for having the cocktail party at their home. Art and Diane Ona won the glass tinting from Gilson Autobody and Graeme Price won the X3 pedal car donated by Bill Pearce BMW which I am sure will come in handy with his son.

We elected new officers this year. Ron Nicasio is our new Vice President and James Russell will be taking over for Dody as Secretary. All other officers will continue for the next two years.

This has been a banner year for BMW as well. A field of new BMW vehicles roared out of the gate: The 2 Series Coupes, including the 228i and the M235i-the first M Performance vehicle in the US. The fifth generation M3, the 4 Series Convertible and the Gran Coupe, M4 Coupe and the M4 Convertible. The X4, the second generation X6 and finally the Alpina B6. WOW, what a list. Can BMW top this for 2015? BMW launched the BMWi cars as well. The new i3 and the i8 came out this year and have already won several awards for design and “green” awards. I can’t wait for 2015 for more exciting vehicles and events. Maybe a M2?

 That wraps it up for this year. I wish all of you a Happy and prosperous New Year and hope to see more of you attend our meetings to check out what is going on in our Club.

Happy motoring,

Pat McGoff

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events:
   Holiday Party (De)
3. New board members for 2015/16
4. Wine Tour video
5. New BMW plant in Mexico
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

27 in Attendance

General Meeting: DeArmond Sharp, Treasurer, called the meeting to order at 605 pm; president Pat McGoff was out of town.  at McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1.  Guests:  No guests tonight.  New members attended.

2. Upcoming Events.  Holiday Party.  December 11, regular meeting date.  Cocktails at DeArmond’s house around 530 pm and short drive to Bricks Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1695 South Virginia Street.  Menu will be salad and three entrees:  scampi, pork tenderloin and short ribs; cost is $30. 

3. New Officers/Board Members for 2015-2016:
       Pat McGoff – President
       Ron Nicasio – Vice President
       James Russell – Secretary
       DeArmond Sharp – Treasurer/Legal Counsel
       Mike Dietel – Member at Large
       Jeff Warner – Driving Events
       Carol Villar, Pat McGoff and others – Newsletter
       Gilbert Dayao – Community Involvement
       Carol Villar – Webmaster
       Sharon Goodrich – Membership Chairman
       Russ and Cheri Huntoon – Events Coordinators

   There were no nominations from the floor and the election will take place at the December 11, 2014 meeting.  

4. Wine Tour Video.  Ron Nicasio had the video set up to run since the TV was back in the room.  Great video from all who provided pictures.

5. New BMW Plant in Mexico.  Scott Blazey wrote an article in September on the new plant and how much impact it would have on increased production worldwide.

6. Trivia.  Question:  When do the windshield wipers cycle automatically to make sure they do not stick.  Answer:  If you leave your BMW sitting for a few weeks.

7. Dinner at LaVechia Italian Bistro.  Looked like 18 attending.   

General Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.

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 Street Survival Class of 2014

A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS (see below)
Sky Tavern and  Trooper Chuck Allen
And mostly to our fearless Leader: JEFF WARNER, without you this event would not be possible!
Thanks Parents, because you care

BMWCCA Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

 Volunteers

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Itinerary

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1.  New Members & Membership Update
2. Upcoming Events: Holiday Party
3. Event Videos & Slideshows
   1. Sierra Buttes
   2. Chapter Picnic
   3. Kars For Kids
   4. Wine Tour
4. Street Survival Recap
5. BMW Safety Features
6. BMW 1 Series Sedan – Really??
7. BMWCCA Digital Newsletter
8. BMW Trivia
9. Q&A?
10. Dinner @ Famous Dave’s BBQ (4925 Kietzke Lane)

30 in Attendance

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Guests:  No guests tonight and no new members this past month (according to BMW CCA report).   A Sacramento Member and now in MinGard area, is still trying to get moved to Sierra Chapter. Longstanding BMW CCA member, attending for first time has three BMW cars and two motorcycles. 
2. Upcoming Events.  
   1. Holiday Party.  DeArmond Sharp said it will be the second Thursday of December, regular meeting date, with cocktails at his house around 5:30 pm.  Dinner will be at Bricks Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1695 South Virginia Street, which is not that far from his house.  The menu is still being finalized.  Cost to members will remain at $30.
3. BMW Chapter Support.  Sierra Chapter has received $750 so far this year from Bill Pearce for new cars.  This is important funding for the chapter and the work we do throughout each year.
4. Street Survival Recap.  Jeff Warner said we got an overall profit of $295 this year.  The funding comes from Tire Rack, Michelin and others. 
         Many items were discussed for this year’s event on October 4.  Most did prefer Mount Rose since it has more space.  Sky Tavern was a tight course and it was important to walk it once.  The oval track was too close.  The east parking lot at Mt Rose is horrible so can not use it.  With the storage work being done at Mt Rose it is hoped the lot will be repaved.  Jeff would like all comments on Sky Tavern during the Street Survival event and he would relay them to Bill Henderson. 
          “It’s more than driving – it’s about living!” is the tag line for Street Survival and all 22 students seemed to be very involved in learning all they could this year.  As far as Jeff noted, there were no students who had “an attitude” this year.  Registering with students in the cars worked better and was more thorough than having a separate table to start.  There were no incidents or close calls, just several orange cones rather brutalized. 
          NHP Trooper Chuck Allen was the guest speaker during the lunch break and he observed an hour or so of the training done.  If there are more comments – positive or negative – on the school this year, please contact Jeff Warner at jefftheskier@sbcglobal.net.
5. Wine Tour Video.  Since the TV was gone and being used downstairs by Pearce to do some updating and training, Carol Villar will be asked to send out a link to all members. Or click here, links to other videos appear at the top in the agenda. (You can see all the event videos by clicking Events under the Stuff in the website menu.)
6. BMW Safety Features.  Since 2009 collision has been highlighted by BMW.  There are 32 computers in the car with a fiberoptic backbone.  BMW Assist in 2009 began sending out 911 calls automatically and GPS also gives the location.  Agenda article had details:  Safety Systems.
7.  BMW 1 Series Sedan Spied.  Pat McGoff had another BMW CCA Roundel Weekly article attached to the agenda on a possible sighting: Spied: Baby Bimmer Set For A Come Back.
8. BMW Digital Newsletter.  Pat McGoff said the Sierra Chapter newsletter will be going digital starting with the first quarter of 2015.  The next one will be the last mailed.  There are about 160 members and all have emails except 13 members. Carol Villar will try to get their emails but if not they will have their newsletters mailed.  Members may also opt out of the newsletter which will be all color and other options to expand it from the four pages it is now. 
           John Strom said it costs about $200 per quarter to publish it in black and white.  Carol Villar will do the web page for us and will put together the newsletter too.  The BMW Magazine is also digital and on line now as BMW Magazine Digital, with completely new editions released each March and September.
9. Trivia.  Q:  Who exports the most cars from the US?  A:  BMW from Spartanburg SC.  They are also doing a $1 billion expansion which will increase Xs from 300K to 450K.  About 70 percent go out of the US.
10. Dinner at Famous Dave’s.  Looked like 22 attending.

General Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.

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WHEN: Thursday, December 11^th 2013 5:30 pm

WHERE: 5:30-7:00 Appetizers  at The Sharps, don’t forget to bring a bottle of your favorite holiday drink
7:30 Dinner at  Bricks Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1695 South Virginia Street

NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only 
An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the emailed invitation or email us

 Cost: $30/per person. Please make checks payable to Sierra BMW Club. In order to secure your reservation bring your check to the November 13^th meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting you can mail your check to:

F. DeArmond Sharp
Robison, Belaustegui, Sharp & Low
71 Washington Street
Reno, NV 89503

I WANT TO GO: Club Members PLEASE RSVP by accepting the email invitation or email us. Once you accept this invitation all the details will be sent to you.

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On July 13^th, we had our first annual BMWCCA Summer Picnic at the Arrowcreek Recreation Center with over 30 members attending. The facility has swimming pools, tennis courts, spa, indoor and outdoor cooking facilities along with a large lounge and big screen TV for watching the World Cup soccer match. Andy and Sharon Goodrich were our hosts and a big thanks goes out to both of them for all their hard work. We especially thank Andy who slaved over the grill making hotdogs and hamburgers for everyone. We will continue this event next year since it had such a great turnout. We did have a new member, Charlie Pan, attend the event with his family. It’s wonderful to see new faces at these events!

Andy and Sharon Goodrich led another very successful tour of the Sierra Buttes on July 26^th. The weather was perfect for the 16 cars that participated. We had a great lunch at the Plumas Pines Golf Course. Ron Rachow was the winner of the Poker Run this year. Looks like another repeat for next year.

The August Potluck meeting was held at our home again this year. We tied the record of 44 members attending. There was plenty of food and drink for everyone. John English brought his popular lasagna which was gone in a heartbeat. Mike Deitel shared some wonderful cheeses and crackers with the group. New members attending were Fred and Karen Watson, Mark Boe, and Corey Hjelmeir.

Our next monthly meeting is September  11^th at 6:00 PM. If you haven’t attended a meeting lately, come down to Bill Pearce BMW and join us. The meeting normally lasts about 30-45 minutes and then we head out to dinner. This month we are going back to LaVecchia for some great Italian cuisine.

Happy motoring,

Pat McGoff

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 Three great events highlighted the club’s summer schedule – the Family Picnic on Saturday, July 13^th, the Sierra Buttes Tour/Poker Run   on Saturday, July 26^thand the Pot Luck Dinner on Thursday, August 14^th.

The Family Picnic was held at the Arrowcreek Residents Club and featured lots of great food and socializing.

The Buttes Tour featured beautiful scenery and great driving roads along with a great lunch at Longboards Bar & Grill at Plumas Pines Golf Course.

The Pot Luck was held in lieu of the monthly meeting and social.   Sharon and Andy Goodrich were the hosts for the picnic and Buttes Tour.  Pat and JoAnn McGoff hosted the pot luck.

I’ve said that the BMW club is a social organization of great people with a shared interest in the Ultimate Driving Machine.  We like to drive our cars and share meals and conversation together.  These events sure proved that to be true!

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events
   1. Sierra Foothills Wine Tour
   2. Street Survival
3. Event Recap
   1. Kars For Kids
   2. August Potluck
   3. Chapter Picnic
   4. Sierra Buttes
4. BMW on Track to Sell 2M Vehicles in 2014 (Car Magazine)
5. BMW Recalls 3 Series 2000-2006 for Faulty Air Bags
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

25 in Attendance

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Guests: Currently have 165 members.  James Barbel, Sacramento Member (still trying to get moved to Sierra Chapter).
2. Upcoming Events.
   1. Sierra Foothills Fall Wine Tour will be September 13^th and 14^th.  It should be a great time for everyone who has signed up.  All have been contacted via emails.
   2. Street Survival on October 4^th.  Jeff Warner gave a lot of updated information.  The first blast:  We are full, we have 28 students!  We need 16 in car coaches minimum, would like 20 and actually a total of 32 for helping in all areas.  As for the required training for the Street Survival Coaches, most of us could not get the first link given to work.  This one did kick Jeff out mid-test, but saved the training answers and let him finish the test on the second attempt.  So, if you have signed up to be a driving coach, please click this link.  Bill Wade and Madeline Miller sent the coach helper blast to Carol twice and it was sent out.
      As for the location changing from our Mount Rose spot to Sky Tavern, it is due to construction material being stored at Mt Rose until the middle of October.  Sky Tavern did work during the Kars For Kids event, but some structures may have to be changed to get the course set up safely.  We will have the lodge to use inside.  We are really low on coaches, help is needed!  Please go on line and sign up and get certified.
   3. Holiday Party.  Pat McGoff said it will be second Thursday, regular meeting date; more information will be provided later.  Location will be Bricks Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1695 South Virginia Street.  Cost to members will be $30 again this year.
3. BMW Chapter Support. Sierra Chapter got $250 from BMW for Dan Viveiros buying a BMW X3 from Pearce and becoming a BMW CCA member.  However, several were missed this past year.  Pat will work with Mike Freitas on getting the accurate sales/sign ups done in the future.
4. August Potluck. Pat McGoff said there were 44 who attended, the same as last year.  John English’s lasagna was gone within five minutes.
5. BMW Recall Of 3 Series From 2000 to 2006 For Faulty Air Bags. This is a follow up to the partial recall done in 2011. Click here to read the autoblog article.
6. BMW On Track To Sell 2M Vehicles in 2014. (Updated August 11, 2014 article by Scott Blazey.)  Click here to read the article.
7. Kars 4 Kids Recap.  Jeff Warner said there were 80 cars at Sky Tavern on Mt Rose, which was half what there were last year.  It was necessary to move the function this year from Gilson’s auto facility in Sparks.  The $1000 most cars award went to Subaru!  They had 12 cars, we were third with 9 cars.  Jim Goodfellow said it was a great location, super job, great weather and it was not crowded.
8. Officers. Pat McGoff said he had changed his mind and would remain president for the next two years.  Positions needed are Secretary, Newsletter Editor and Vice President.  He has been talking with Carol Villar, who has done a great job on the website, and she might hang in there for another two years.  The positions need to be locked in by the next meeting so a vote may be done in December.
9. Newsletters. John Strom, Newsletter Editor, is gone for six months.  Short discussion on perhaps doing email of newsletters instead of mailing.  EMC Marketing has given us a quote to create the newsletter.  Estimated maybe ten members or a few more did not have email and those could be mailed.  More discussion later.
10. Dawn Hammond And Giles Marion Were In Slovakia. Dawn sent a long email on what they were doing to assist the country.  Contact Pat McGoff for a copy of her email.
11. Trivia. What famous singer of the 60’s had two rare BMW’s and what was the model? Answer: Elvis Presley and he had two 507’s
12.  Question and Answer Session.
    1. Dan Viveiros asked if the dealer would promote the chapter.  Pat McGoff said that he had 700 flyers and was meeting with Mike Freitas to have the BMW CCA information inserted into the car packages.  The applications would go into the packages from now on.  Pat gave Mike Freitas 250 flyers.
    2. Russ Huntoon asked how the electric car was doing.  Pat McGoff said Pearce had sold one.  Kars for Kids had the electric car there; it did 60 miles which was not a long charge time.  There may be i8s at the PGA Championship, a hybrid, not electric.
    3. Jim Goodfellow asked if it was possible for his 8 series to be side by side with an i8 and put in the chapter name perhaps for more advertising.  That was a good suggestion if it could be done.
    4. Art Ona asked if BMW car dealer buyers get a rebate also.  Pat McGoff said the rebate comes from BMW NA so it is unlikely that employees of BMW get the rebate.
    5. Jeff Warner said Dave Duffield of PeopleSoft had gotten a Porsche 918 which has a base price of $850K.
13. Dinner at LeVecchia Italian Bistro. Looked like 18 attending.   

General Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events
   1. August Potluck @ The McGoffs
   2. Sierra Buttes Tour
   3. Sierra Foothills Wine Tour
3. Barbera Festival Update (De)
4. 4 Series Gran Coupe (4 doors?)
5. M235i Impresses Consumer Reports
6. BMW Trivia
7. Q&A?
8. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

22 in Attendance

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Guests: Sharon Goodrich gave an update on the new or returning members since last month. There was a new member that was attending for the first time.
2. Upcoming Events:
   1. The First Annual Sierra Chapter Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 13^th, at Arrowcreek Community Center. It will be a mini potluck starting at 11 am; currently 32 people are attending.
   2. The Sierra Buttes Tour is on July 26. Sharon Goodrich said that a poker run would be done again.
   3. August 14 Meeting will be a Barbecue/Potluck at Pat McGoff’s house.
   4. The Fall Wine Tour will be September 13 and 14. De said nine had signed up so far, there were six more spots.
3. Barbera Festival Update. The McGoff’s, Rachow’s, Sharp’s and Whitesides attended the event. Ron Nicasio showed a short slideshow of the event for the membership.
4. 4 Series BMW Gran Coupe. Pat McGoff said that BMW again is confusing us on their series designations. The 4 Series was suppose to only be two doors but the Gran Coupe that just came out is a four door.
5. M235i Impresses Consumer Reports. Pat McGoff provided a copy of an article from the BMWCCA online newsletter that mentioned that Consumer Reports was extremely pleased with the all new M235i. Art Ona just purchased this car and it is a real looker.
6. What M special edition sold out in 15 seconds this year? Answer: M5 30^th anniversary edition.
7. Dinner will be at La Vecchia Italian Restaurant

General Meeting adjourned at 705 pm.

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1. New Members & Membership Update (Sharon)
2. Upcoming Events
3. BMW i3 wins two World Car of the Year Awards
4. Test drive the new i3-did you do it?
5. BMW 5 series to launch lighter Next Generation car
6. Virginia City Drive (revisited)
7. BMW Welt 435i convertible pickup
8. Dyna Tech Session (revisited)
9. BMW Trivia
10. Q&A?
11. Dinner @ Silver Peak Restaurant (124 Wonder Street)

31 in Attendance

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Guests: Three members from other chapters attended the meeting: visiting for the summer, LA chapter; Utah Member;  Sacramento Member (thinking of relocating to Minden area).
2. Upcoming Events.
   1. Barbera Festival on June 14. Eight members signed up on line for the event
   2. The first annual Sierra Chapter Picnic will be our July meeting and the date is changed to Sunday, July 13, at Arrowcreek Community Center. It will be a mini potluck starting at 11 am; currently 32 people are attending. Please sign up by the end of June.
   3. Sierra Buttes Tour on July 26.  Sharon Goodrich said that a poker run would be done again.
   4. August 14 Meeting will be a Barbecue/Potluck at Pat McGoff house.
   5. Fall Wine Tour will be September 13 and 14. De said nine had signed up so far, there were six more spots. Hellwig Winery was also having a concert featuring Pablo Cruz on Saturday night.
   6. Jeff Warner said the Gilson Kars for Kids Show and Shine on Sunday, September 14, has been cancelled and may be rescheduled later this year.  This is a non-sanctioned event.
3. BMW i3 Wins Two World Car Of The Year Awards. Pat McGoff said be sure to drive it if you get a chance. It has iDrive, GPS etc but when you accelerate and want to stop, just remove your foot and it stops. There are many all green items on this car including plastic bottles for interiors, bamboo grass and olive oil for staining the interior leather. Base price is $43K, does 80 mpg, and a $7800 US rebate is also available.
4. BMW 5 Series To Launch Lighter Next Generation Car in 2016. Pat McGoff also added this Scott Blazey article to the agenda.
5. Virginia City Tour Recap – John English. There was no snow, the drive was beautiful, the roads were clear and it was a nice lunch also. Carol Villar had a slide show of the day’s drive. Many great photos.
6. BMW Welt 435i Convertible Pickup By Pat McGoff. There was a slideshow of the Welt attached to the information CD and that was shown to those present. There were several good Autobahn stories during their 13 days of driving before dropping off the car and returning home.
7. Gilson Dyno Video. John English had his car undergo the inspection and another slideshow was available on that event.
8. Trivia. What M special edition sold out in 15 seconds this year? Answer: M5 30^th anniversary edition.
9. Dinner at Silver Peak Restaurant (124 Wonder Street).

General Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

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On June 3, 2014 Bill Pearce BMW sponsored this event.

Your driver’s seat is reserved at Drive The Future Now: The All-Electric BMW i3 Event, where you can expect everything you thought you knew about driving to change. Taking the wheel of the first‑ever, all‑electric BMW i3, you’ll experience how all-electric driving can be truly electrifying. Be sure to bring your valid U.S. driver’s license so you can make history as one of the first people to take a drive in the future.

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1. New Members
2. Virginia City Tour (John English)
3. X5 Consumer Report Article
4. BMW Recalls (must login to bmwcca.org to view)
5. BMW X7 (must login to bmwcca.org to view)
6. BMW Spartanburg plant expansion (must login to bmwcca.org to view)
7. BMW Trivia
8. Q&A?
9. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

28 in Attendance

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. New Members/Guests: Mike Dietel introduced his friend and BMW CCA SoCal member who has a great BMW collection, including a 1960 700.
2. Events for 2014. 
   1. John English had the Virginia City Tour set up for Saturday, May 17, and weather was going to be good.
   2. June 3^rd will be an iCar Ride and Drive; six of the i3 BMWs should be at Pearce. Mike Freitas, Sales Manager, said there will only be on line sign up for the rides click this link https://www.bmwusa.com/Secured/Content/Forms/BMWi3.aspx?dealerid=2641901. Also, a $500 check was given to the chapter by Pearce for two purchases made this past month.
3. Consumer Report Article on X5. June 2014 issue article on road tests titled Opulent Opponents, BMW X5 outpaces the Range Rover Sport to top the luxury class as number one over so many well known opponents.
4. BMW Recall. Pat included an article from BMW CCA on the Worldwide Recall for 489,000 Vehicles to Address Possible Engine-Bolt Flaw (must login to bmwcca.org to view); 156,137 were in North America.
5. Spied:  A BMW … something.  Scott Blazey article wondered if it was X7 or X5 plug-in hybrid test vehicle in camouflage spotted in Munich last month.
6. Spartanburg Plant Expansion. By 2016 BMW will invest $1 billion in the new plant. The X4 will be put into production first, followed by the X7. Dealers pay for the vehicles before they are built; build time is usually about one week. Pay as you go has been a big benefit for profitability at the plant.
7. Trivia. This is the 30 year anniversary for which vehicle? Answer: M5.
8. Questions/Comments:
   1. The picnic will be at Arrowcreek on July 13^th.
   2. August 15^th will be the Legends of the Autobahn and should be well attended.  Russ stated that the Club should think about including this as one of our tour events in order to lend our support.
   3. Air Race Weekend is Wine Tour (September 13-14).  DeArmond moved it due to scheduling at the Shenendoah Inn.  You must call and reserve a room; 15 are being held for us.
9.  Dinner at LaVecchia Italian Bistro. About 19 attending.

General Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only 
An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

WHEN: Sunday, July 13^th, 2014 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Arrowcreek Residents Club has 3 pools, play area, spa, 4 tennis courts, indoor facilities and a field that can be used for soccer or volleyball – a fun time guaranteed! Families are welcome.

I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation as we will be sending the an “evite” with all the picnic details to those that will be attending! Or email us

Any questions contact Pat McGoff or Sharon Goodrich

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1. New Members
2. New Events 2014
   1. Summer Picnic July 13
3. Dyno Day recap
4. BMWCCA Membership Survey
5. John Raffealli Obituary (Sandy Pearce’s husband)
6. Too many BMW Models?
7. BMWCCA Congress Update
   1. DEC Update (Russ)
      1. Insurance Coverage During HPDE Events
   2. Congress Update (Pat)
      1. Engaging BMW Centers (Pat)
      2. Tire Rack Street Survival
8. BMW Trivia
9. Q&A
10. Dinner @ Los Compadres

37 in Attendance

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.

1.  New Members/Guests:  Ron introduced his friend who is not a member, but is sure he will be soon.
2. New Events for 2014.  
   1. Picnic – July 13.  Pat McGoff reserved ArrowCreek for our picnic from 2 – 5 pm.  More information will be available later; limit of 40 to 50 attendees.  Swimming pools, soccer field, indoor cooking/outdoor barbecue activities, tennis courts and more are available for our use.
3. Dyno Day Recap.  John English had his car analyzed at Gilson and showed those present the results printout.  The 135i he bought last October was tested; torque at factory is 300 and the car had Dinan exhaust and possibly Dinan suspension.  It had custom intakes.  It was interesting to see the force energy dynometer measure its performance.
4. Membership Survey.  Attached to the agenda was a printout of the 69 chapters that were in the survey.  The Sierra Chapter came in at second place after the Inland Empire Chapter in Eastern Washington (Mead/Spokane).
5. John Raffealli Obituary.  Sandy Pearce and her husband have been a great team for Pearce dealerships and carried on Bill Pearce’s legacy very well over the years.  A copy of the obituary was attached to the agenda.  John had a four year struggle with pancreatic cancer.  Pat McGoff and John Strom would be attending the celebration of life on Friday, April 11, 3 pm, at The Grove on Foothill Road.
6. Too Many Models?  An article on BMWs history and now having 100 models, not including new cars that are coming out later this year and next year, was attached to the agenda.
7. BMW CCA Pacific Region Congress Update. The meeting was very informative and refreshing for both Pat McGoff and Russ Huntoon

   Russ attended/participated in driving event items.  Insurance coverage for individual drivers during track events is not covered.  HPDE (High Performance Driving Events) evaluates all events.  Lockton Affinity Motor Parts, in 2009, endorsed the HPDE Insurance Program for those who were interested.  Everyone should check with their insurance company to see if they would be covered for track driving events; it is unlikely they would.  This issue came up five or six years ago and no one participating at that time found that their insurance company would cover any track time.

   Jeff Warner said the SSCCA program was the way to go.  Check out www.RenoSCCA.org  for more information.  It is a very high speed event.  The Fernley track, however, is in very bad shape.  Ron Nicasio can provide information on the track.  The Stead Autocross is very good, the Porsche club uses it all the time; surface is excellent and pretty smooth.

   Pat McGoff said information on past, present and future was well detailed; there had been many moves for more members as the membership bottomed out.  Now that the economy was better it is back up and helped the finances.  Membership is obtained by word of mouth (about 67 percent) and $48 dues payments are distributed as follows:  $15.30 to the local chapter, $15 to the Roundel and $17.70 to CCA.

   One of the most interesting topics was BMW CCA wanting to engage BMW dealerships.  There are 350 dealerships and many do not have a good relationship.  BMW CCA wants a liaison to link up with dealerships, which Pat McGoff will do.  This can be difficult in other areas like San Francisco who has 26 and LA many more than that.  The Congress could not believe that we were given $250 for each car they sold and that Pearce also provided many raffle gifts, at times some very expensive, for various events we held.

   Bill Wade did a presentation on Street Survival that was founded in 2002, Tire Rack was added in 2003 and there were six schools.  Last year there were over 100 schools.  The full conference information is available on the web site.

   Pat McGoff found the meeting to be very informative.  The information on past, present and future was well detailed; there had been many moves for more members as the membership bottomed out.  Now that the economy was better it is back up and helped the finances.  Membership is obtained by word of mouth (about 67 percent) and $48 dues payments are distributed as follows:  $15.30 to the local chapter, $15 to the Roundel and $17.70 to CCA.

8. Trivia.  What is the force injection booster (FIB).  Answer:  It extracts energy at low speed and will be available April First! This was an April Fools Article (just a joke)
9. Questions/Comments:  Jimmy Johns said Sierra Wheel Repair, 860 Greg Street in Sparks, did a great job for $85 a rim.  The cost for repair of dented or scuffed wheels is well worth it compared to the cost of a new rim.  Website:  www.SierraWheelRepair.com .
10. Dinner at Los Compadres.  About 26 attending.

General Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

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1. New Members
2. New Events 2014
3. BMW i5 launch in 2015
4. BMW front wheel drive Active Tourer
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A
7. Dinner @ La Vecchia

28 in Attendance

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.

1. New Members/Guests:  First time attendees were introduced.
2.  New Events for 2014.
   1. Gilson Tech Session – April 5.  Gilbert finally has the Dyno from New Zealand that got stuck in Australia for two months.  Will have a demo of Dyno on your vehicle for $100.  It does two runs through to get the torque and horsepower.
   2. Picnic – Sharon Goodrich – July 13.  Sharon had looked at Bowers Mansion for a picnic in July.  After discussing with Pat McGoff, location was changed to ArrowCreek.  It can be used for three hours without cost and has swimming, barbecue and many other features.
   3. Barbera Festival – June 14.  There are four couples so far who have signed up.  It must be done on line and should be done soon as it fills fast.
3. BMW i5 Launch in 2015.  Pat McGoff provided a November 2013 article on the new car and said that it may actually be coming out this spring
4. BMW Front Wheel Drive Active Tourer.  This car is mostly 2014 Mini Coopers so far; no BMW number has been assigned to one.
5. Trivia.  8 Series BMW.  When was the first one in production and the last year in production?  Answer:  Concept was in 1986, first production year was 1989 and last production year was 1999.  But the 2014 i8 is being made now.
6. Dinner at La Vecchia Italian Bistro.  About 18 attending.

General Meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.

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WE NEED STUDENTS & VOLUNTEER COACHES! (DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS)

ATTENTION IN CAR COACHES…
You must complete the online click on the following link: Tire Rack Street Survival Training for Coaches

WHEN: Saturday, October 4^th, 2014
LOCATION: Sky Tavern Lodge, 21130 Sky Tavern Rd, Reno, NV

It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING!
The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them. The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.

See the Tire Rack Street Survival® FAQ page
Watch YouTube videos:

• Tire Rack Street Survival
• Tire Rack Street Survival Promo

Event Details

• Driving Clinic for Ages 15-23
• Full day behind the wheel with Coach
• You drive your own vehicle
• Class presentations between sessions
• Emphasis on Vehicle Dynamics

COST: $75 per student (includes lunch)

I WANT TO BE A STUDENT! Age requirement is 15-23. To register go to our Street Survival School Registration page after reading through the information scroll down to find Sky Tavern Lodge and click on that to register.

I WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER COACH: Coaches DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS. If you want to volunteer contact Jeff Warner or Email Us.

For further information visit the Street Survival web site or contact Jeff Warner or Email Us

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only
An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

For more details click here to visit our post.

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, September 13^th & 14th

Saturday we’ll drive to Amador/El Dorado wine country, have lunch and spend the rest of the day visiting wineries to be selected (suggestions welcome). We’ll check in at The Shenandoah Inn in Plymouth, CA. Bring a bottle wine for the Wine & Cheese happy hour by the pool, followed by dinner. Sunday we’ll meet for breakfast then maybe visit Amador Flower Farm and continue with a couple of more wineries or head home..

ROUTE: TBD

Itinerary and Wineries TBD

COST: Hotel accommodations and meals and CALL the Shenandoah Inn at (209) 245-4491 or 800-542-4549 to reserve your room, only 15 rooms have been reserved.
Visit http://www.eldoradowines.org and http://www.amadorwine.com for winery information.

More detailed information on the itinerary for this year’s tour will be sent to anyone who signed up.

I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us
For further information contact DeArmond Sharp or Pat McGoff or Ron Rachow
Don’t forget to make your reservations!

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only

An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,

PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

WHEN: Saturday, July 26^th, 2014 @ 8:44am, Meet @ Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot on (Mt. Rose Hwy/Wedge Pkwy)

Approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Reno, the majestic Sierra Buttes located in Northern California on the spine of the sierras are sure to to amaze you! The drive takes you through beautiful valleys and through craggy peaks of the Buttes. During our drive we make approx., 5 beautiful scenic stops for photos and to draw cards for our Poker Run. The last card drawn ends our drive at Longboards Bar & Grill located on the beautiful Plumas PInes Golf Course where we meet for a leisurely and very enjoyable lunch and the winner of the poker run will be given a prize (to be determined).

Days Events:

9:00am – Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot, 1^st poker card draw (A) Head-up Mt Rose Hwy (NV-431) over the summit, right on NV/CA-28 past Kings Beach .  Turn right on CA-267 (N Shore Road) (C) towards Truckee, CA for approx 10.3 miles.  Turn Left on Brockway Road through roundabouts for approx. 1.0 mile to Truckee River Regional Park for potty break and 2^nd poker card draw.

10:00am – Leave TRR Park turning right on Brockway road, turns to Bridge St.  Right on Donner Pass Road until roundabout on CA-89.  Travel approx. 23 miles to Sierraville and then left on CA-49, stop at highway turnout immediately after Sierraville (F) for pictures and 3^rd poker card. Continue 4.7 miles past Sattley.  Continue, this is the fun part! – 12.6 miles of dangerous curves, to Bassets (gas station/small store and highway maintenance station). Will draw the 4^th poker card at Bassets parking lot.

11:00am – Leave Bassets turning onto Gold Lake Hwy (CR-S620), travel approx. 7.6 miles to Gold Lake (I) for pictures then continue for 15.4 miles to CA-89, entering Graeagle.  Turn left on CA-89 for approx. 1.7 miles to Graeagle-Johnsville Road.  Travel approx. 1.6 miles to Poplar Valley Road, turn right and travel straight to Plumas Pines Golf Course/ Longboards Bar and Grill (K) for lunch! …and final poker card draw and prize award!). Lunch will be at The Bluff lunch on the deck overlooking golf course.

NOTE: Longboards can not do individual checks.  We were able to make lunch choices to include tax, tip, drink for a flat fee so please pay in cash. They have a full bar with a wide selection of micro-brews available which you can purchase drinks individually.

1:30pm – Leave Longboards and return back to CA-89 heading north through Graeagle for approx. 1 mile to CA-70. Head east on CA-70 towards Portola, CA, approx. 9 miles.  Leave Portola heading east on CA-70 towards US-395, South on US-395 to Reno, 49 miles. Estimated arrival time in Reno 2:30pm (Click here for the mapped Route)

I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us. For further information contact Sharon Goodrich

The craggy peaks, waterfalls, and rivers of the Sierra Buttes are a spectacular site, especially in the winter and spring when adorned with a tapestry of snow. Glacially formed lakes add to the unique beauty of the landscape and offer recreation in its most luxuriously primitive form.

Click here to read more about Sierra Buttes.

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only
An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

WHEN: Saturday, May 17^th, 2014 @ 9:30 AM, Meet @ Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot on (Mt. Rose Hwy/Wedge Pkwy)

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1. New Members
2. BMW 2 Series coming
3. BMW X1 Prototype
4. New Events for 2014
5. Bill Pearce Service Tools Demo Recap
6. Q&A
7. Dinner @ Olive Garden

25 in Attendance
Guest: Scott Knauf, SCCA Regional Executive (has a white E36 M3 and is a BMW CCA member but no chapter affiliation).

General Meeting: Pat McGoff, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.

1. New Members/Guests: No new members, but some were attending that had not been to a meeting in quite a while. Scott Knauf, SCCA Regional Executive, has a white E36 M3 and is a BMW CCA member but no chapter affiliation.
2. New BMW Models
   1. BMW 2 Series. Information on the new 2 series coupe was attached to the agenda. It details the car and the history of the BMW 02 range back to the 2002 models of the 1960s and 70s posted at BMW Releases Innovative New Product for Families—Just Not In the U.S.
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   2. BMW X1 Prototype. Scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2015. The crossover has been spotted and information is posted at BMW X1 prototype snapped on the road
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3. Events for 2014.  A draft copy was handed out and some changes made to it.  It can be seen in full at the end of these meeting comments and John Strom will also put part of the list in the newsletter due out next month.
   1. Gilbert now has a Dyno which attaches to the axle.  Pat McGoff will look for an April tech session at Gilson, on one of the upcoming Saturdays.
   2. DeArmond Sharp had an information sheet on Barbera Festival on June 14.  Tickets will be available on line starting March first.  Slots fill fast, so if you wish to attend, do it right away at www.barberafestival.com .  Rooms have been reserved in the name of Sierra BMW Club at Days Inn in Sutter Creek (209.267.9177).
   3. The August 14 meeting will be Pat McGoff’s house for a barbecue and potluck; September 11 will be regular meeting at Pearce.
   4. The Monterey Historics is August 14 -17, multiple events (non-sanctioned event).
   5. Fall Wine Tour will be September 13 – 14 (date changed so rooms could be blocked out for our tour).
   6. September 14 is Gilbert’s Kars for Kids charity event in Sparks.
   7. Street Survival is set for October 4.
4. Bill Pearce Service Tools Demo Recap.  John Strom said most of those attending the January meeting saw the demonstration.  The dealers send their mechanics to school each year and spend $186,000 on it.  The tool to align front and rear cameras $3500.  BMWs now have 32 computers in them, so it should be easier to understand why it may be important to have BMW do service and repairs.  Jim Goodfellow said the i8 should be here in the spring and will cost $385K.  Pat McGoff said he would be called by Mike Freitas when new vehicles arrive.  Getting to view them, however, may be very difficult as they leave fast.  John Strom agreed, pointing out the viewing of the 959 Porsche that just “happened” to be downstairs in the service bay the night of our October 2013 meeting and we were able to view see it.
5. SCCA Regional Executive Scott Knauf.  He has a white E36 M3, is a BMW CCA member but has no club affiliation at this time.  April 12 will be a solo event at Stead and there will be some events around the Reno Air Races timeframe.  There may also be a Reno-Fernley Autocross, no date as yet.  A Test Tune is on April 6 and March 27 a Street Survival event that will have a cap of 32 students.  Many participants are member’s kids and their neighbors.  Usually they have had 14 – 15 in attendance.  Stead provides a water truck and are very helpful with the event.  The annual membership is $75.  Visit the web site for more information at www.renoscca.org .
6. Trivia.  Question on E numbers.  What is a 2005 M3?  Answer:  E46.
7. Club Rally.  Steve Polimeni will set up one for the general area.  It will not be a TSD rally, but fun event, so anyone who has never done a rally before can get a general idea of what it entails.
8. Board Positions Open.  Pat McGoff asked anyone who was interested in President, Secretary or Webmaster positions to contact him.
9. Dinner at Olive Garden.  It will be separate checks, can order off the menu, upstairs to the left area.  About 17 attending; corner of South Virginia Street and Kietzke Lane.

General Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm

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De Sharp checked with the Shenandoah Inn for room availability for June 14, 2014 but because the Barbera Festival is a big event, Shenandoah requires, that you stay at least two nights. They have very few rooms left, so if you want to stay at the Shenandoah Inn for two nights, you should call now (209) 245-4491.

Alternatively, De has blocked rooms at the Days Inn in Sutter Creek (209) 767-9177. When you call, ask for the Sierra BMW Club rooms. Sutter Creek is not far from Plymouth, and there are several restaurants there for dinner Saturday night. You can, of course, always drive back to Plymouth for breakfast at the Dead Fly Diner on Sunday.

If you want to go to the Barbera Festival, be sure you buy your tickets on March 1^st or soon thereafter as possible because last year the Festival sold out in 7 days.

If you have any questions or would like to go, please email DeArmond at dsharp@rbsllaw.com. Travel plans will be provided to those who decide to go

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1. New Members
2. Holiday Party Recap
3. New events for 2014
4. Bill Pearce Service Tools Demonstration
5. BMW Trivia
6. Q&A
7. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

29 in Attendance
General Meeting: Pat McGoff, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.

1. New Members/Guests:  A new member’s first meeting. Guest who will soon be a member.
2. December Party Recap: Carol Villar had a video to show us (pictures courtesy of the Strom’s).  A thank you to the Villar’s and McGoff’s for homes used as well as Bill Pearce and Gilson for raffle prizes that were great.
3. 2014 Events: The Sanfilipo’s were unable to attend due to the nasty flu going around.  They would get a route for us to put together over Mt Rose, Highway 28, to 50 and Markleeville and then back again – but someone else could run it.  Perhaps stopping for a Basque lunch in Gardnerville.  Dawn Hammond asked if cottages at Yosemite might be rented in the summer?  Need more information on all the options.  JoAnn said we could still use restaurant ideas for this year.  Need to call the location, get the true boss of the special room and make sure it is separate bills, find out the menu etc.  Dawn Hammond had talked with Olive Garden, the boss, and they said they could.  Pat had tried the Twisted Fork and De would look at Bricks.
4. Trivia: Where was a December 16, 2013, groundbreaking for a new BMW plant held that will cost 325 million dollars to build?  Answer:  Brazil.

General Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.

5. Service Tools Demonstration:  John Strom set up a great demonstration of why you pay more and what you get for the $150,000 a year training the techs get and the special tools that are used on your BMWs.  It was to be a 20 to 30 minute session.
6. Dinner is at LaVecchia Italian Bistro.

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